Kim+Cooke

In our grade 5 class, we have used the concept of Evidence a lot throughout the year. The usage of the SMART board makes this easy! For example, when studying New France, I put pictures up on the SMART board, and asked the students questions that relate to the concept of Evidence. We have had great discussions, and have had fun learning!

We have also used the concept of Historical Significance when we were learning about the Explorers. A cumulative assignment was to choose an explorer who they believed was Historically Significant, and make a 'Trading Card' as to why that explorer was Historically Significant. The students did a great job at this. Instead of just regurgitating facts, they had to reflect, be insightful, and explain how their explorer impact people's lives then and now.